Формування макрополітичної ідентичності як фактор сталості демократичного розвитку в Україні

Abstract

The democratic choice of Ukraine was enshrined in most documents that determined the strategic directions of development of the state and society from the moment of gaining independence of the state. Nevertheless, the real progress of Ukraine on the way remains the subject of discussion. The real state of development of the institutions of a democratic society makes it doubtful that the country has passed the stage of consolidation in its democratic transit. The observed trends allow many international organizations to characterize the current state of development of the country's political system as hybrid. At the same time, experts observe the demodernization of the country and the ongoing degradation of the main political, civilian institutions. The article analyzes the features of the hybrid regime in Ukraine. An attempt is being made to determine how the real state of development of democracy corresponds to the state of public sentiment, expectations and political values. Using the provisions of the congruence theory, the author makes assumptions about the political consequences of the ongoing disagreement between the interests of society and political elites. The author concludes that the current state of development requires focused efforts of the state and political elites aimed at stimulating political convictions, emancipatory values that will dominate the mass consciousness, contributing to the progress of political modernization and overcoming the “rollbacks” in democratization. The implementation of a policy of macro-political identity, in which emancipation values will be reflected, can help to overcome demodernization tendencies and further advance Ukraine on the path of democratic transit.